National Amyloidosis Centre – BJC TV https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk Short video updates for cardiologists Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:08:51 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-favicon-32x32.png National Amyloidosis Centre – BJC TV https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk 32 32 What to expect when you visit the National Amyloidosis Centre https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/featured-videos-1/what-to-expect-when-you-visit-the-national-amyloidosis-centre/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:20:15 +0000 https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/?p=11692 Key takeaways:
  • Early detection and accurate diagnosis are essential for optimising clinical management and improving outcomes in patients with amyloidosis
  • The National Amyloidosis Centre has a range of advanced diagnostic techniques to confirm the presence of amyloidosis in a person
  • Investigations may include SAP scintigraphy, cardiac MRI scans, DPD scans and genetic testing
  • Accurate subtyping enables tailored therapeutic strategies, which are key to effective disease management
Speakers

Emily Dixon, Principal Genetic Counsellor
Darren Foard, Lead AL Amyloidosis Clinical Nurse Specialist
Professor Philip Hawkins, Consultant Physician; Clinical Director; Founder of NAC
David Hutt, Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Dr Ana Martinez Naharro, Consultant Cardiologist
Dr Tamer Rezk, Consultant Nephrologist
Dr Dorota Rowczenio, Head of Genetic Service
Angelique Smit, Lead Clinical and Research Nurse

]]> The National Amyloidosis Centre: A guide for clinicians https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/featured-videos/the-national-amyloidosis-centre-a-guide-for-clinicians/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:19:00 +0000 https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/?p=11683 Key takeaways:
  • Early detection and diagnosis are key for improving outcomes in people with amyloidosis
  • There are 3 major types of amyloidosis seen at the NAC, each requiring specialised treatment
  • The NAC processes over 2500 cases of amyloidosis per year and offers a holistic approach to managing amyloidosis, including genetic counselling
Speakers

Christine Chiti, Clinical TTR Nurse Specialist
Emily Dixon, Principal Genetic Counsellor
Professor Marianna Fontana, Deputy Clinical and Research Lead
Janet Gilbertson, Head of Histology; Proteomic Service and Laboratory Manager
Professor Julian Gillmore, NAC Research Lead
Professor Philip Hawkins, Consultant Physician; Clinical Director; Founder of NAC
Dr Yousuf Razvi, Clinical Research Fellow
Angelique Smit, Lead Clinical and Research Nurse
Dr Tamer Rezk, Consultant Nephrologist
Professor Ashu Wechalekar, Laboratory Director and Consultant Haematologist
Dr Carol Whelan, Consultant Cardiologist

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